The San Diego Padres already have an awful season on their hands, but it's nothing compared to this.

The Padres faithful will have to deal with games without hearing the voice of Ted Leitner. The radio and television announcer has announced he has been diagnosed with kidney cancer and is stepping away from all aspects of the game after Wednesday's contest.

Have always tried to be honest with the radio & TV audience. So will do that now also: I have cancer-and will be off the #Padres broadcast indefinitely after Wednesday’s game. Thank you Padres fans and #aztecfamily for all your support all these wonderful years.